£300,000 to be spent on Falkirk road repairs

£300,000 is to be spent by Falkirk Council on repairing potholes - ahead of a major cycling event.

The area's hosting the road race at August's UCI Cycling championships.

170 elite cyclists are set to take part in the event, which will cover 227 kilometres from Edinburgh to Glasgow.

Council Leader Cecil Meiklejohn said: "I appreciate the effort of services across the Council working together to enable our authority to play its part in what is a huge international event. The UCI Cycle Championships attracts elite cyclists from around the world, and on 6 August our towns and villages will form part of the route for the Elite Men’s cycle race.

“Our Council has an almost unique opportunity to promote our area and landmarks to a global audience. Not only will there be visitors on the day, but we’re looking to create a legacy, both in terms of cycling and green transport along our countryside and cycleways as well as a tourist destination building upon our growing hospitality industry and local businesses, benefitting our local economy and putting Falkirk - and our visitor attractions - on the tourist map of places to visit and stay.

“The additional funding invested into our road network not only allows us to accommodate an international event but also deliver direct benefits to our communities who live within the area."